GRE Word List

FESTER

to generate pus

The meaning of the word fester is to generate pus.

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WordMeaning
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
respitea period of temporary delay
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation